# Music Player X vs Remote Control for PDP

The clearest difference is rating: Music Player X at 4.3 against Remote Control for PDP's 3.0. Music Player X also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Remote Control for PDP's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Music Player X holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Player X has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Music Player X ships an update every 6 weeks, Remote Control for PDP every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Music Player X | Remote Control for PDP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-player-x-mpx-equalizer/id1221701870/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-pdp-e80xdsp/id1350772317/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Layo Lake LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528668544) | [Motus Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/335474196) |

## What reviewers say

### Music Player X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-player-x-mpx-equalizer/id1221701870)

Enhance your music listening with a powerful equalizer, bass booster, and crossfade transitions. Organize your music library with an intuitive interface and customizable themes. Enjoy your music offline with support for various audio formats.

**Highlights:** 5-Band Equalizer, XBass Bass Booster, Crossfade transitions, 3D Audio FX, Playlist Manager, Customizable themes, Offline music playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent sound quality
- 🎨 Customizable interface
- 💡 Useful EQ and bass boost features
- 🎧 Crossfade functionality
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating playlists and library
- 🔒 Incompatible with Apple Music/Spotify
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to play certain songs
- Playlist songs get duplicated
- Shuffle mode not working as expected
- Playback controls not responsive at times

**Requested features**

- Add support for cloud storage integration
- Improve playlist management and organization
- Expand EQ options beyond 5 bands
- Implement gapless playback
- Add lyrics display feature


### Remote Control for PDP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-control-for-pdp-e80xdsp/id1350772317)

Control key functions of your Alpine PDP-E802DSP digital amplifier directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, select sound presets, and switch input sources with ease. This app is designed for amplifier operation, not sound tuning.

**Highlights:** Input source selection, Master volume adjustment, Subwoofer level adjustment, Sound pre-sets selection, Day and night mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Music Player X free?

Music Player X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remote Control for PDP free?

Remote Control for PDP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Music Player X or Remote Control for PDP?

Music Player X is rated higher. Music Player X averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Remote Control for PDP averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Music Player X or Remote Control for PDP have ads?

Neither Music Player X nor Remote Control for PDP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Music Player X or Remote Control for PDP?

Music Player X ships an update every 6 weeks, and Remote Control for PDP every 3 months. Most recently, Music Player X was updated on November 2, 2026 and Remote Control for PDP on November 2, 2026.

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